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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1962
Page
1
An opinion letter argues that FBI statistics show rising teen crime rates while newspapers glorify youth misdeeds. It blames films TV shows and publications for corrupting youth and questions adult responsibility and moral influence.
Twenty second Harper Legionnaire John Honig is profiled as he passes in review. He joined September 20 1944 at Fort Sam Houston and served in the Asiatic Pacific theater returning to civilian life August 1946. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Sam Honig and has two daughters Vickie and Connie.
Unclear text appears to describe weekend openings or events in Texas with scattered phrases about Saturdays and operations. The readable content mentions doors, hours, and possible activity shifts but lacks coherent details or identifiable people or organizations.
Sheep producers in Gillespie County will vote September 10 to 21 on continuing deductions from wool and unshorn lamb payments under the National Wool Act. Ballots mailed to all known producers must be returned to the ASCS office by September 21, 1962. eligible voters include those who owned sheep or lambs for 30 days since January 1, 1902, and each ballot requires the count of sheep and lambs owned.
The Doss Volunteers Fine Department held its monthly meeting to approve improvements to the fire truck and equipment purchases under Chief Tommy Reed. Teams were formed to service and ready gear, with schedules set for monthly checks and response readiness. A memorial was noted for Shari Aworderegpe, a longtime local farmer, with funeral services held at Doss Lutheran Church.
The report notes scattered rains across our area with some locales receiving heavy downpours before drying up by evening. It predicts more rain if old timers are right, and mentions two recent cold fronts that brought moisture. Doss School opened the 1962 63 term with 44 pupils and staff changes.
Mrs Fred Wedekind and Mr Von Nir visited Ata and Theta Ot Vaio camp Mis blol. Ste vere and daughters Sunelay were present.
Gillespie County residents are urged to receive the Pfizer Sabin oral polio vaccine. The free event runs Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Gillespie Junior High School and 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Stonewall and Harper. The message emphasizes safety, community welfare, and personal responsibility to stamp out polio.
About 200 people visited Harper's new post office Sunday for an open house from 2 to 5 pm. Attendees praised the building and fixtures as among the best in the Hill Country and lauded the air conditioning and heating system. Postmaster Frank E. Staudt thanked visitors for their good wishes and congratulatory messages.
The P-TA met in the school cafetorium with large attendance. Gilbert Anderegg gave a devotional and L W Pollard spoke on The Invisible Government. The budget was adopted, treasurer reported 187 dollars bank balance, fall festival planned for October 20, dues from 60 members. Vaccination drive September 16 from 12 to 3 p m urged for all ages. First grade won room count. Hospitality committee served refreshments.
Miro and Mrs. David Gallahar and their little son left Sunday for Austin. David Gallahar, a student minister, served the Presbyterian Church here this summer. Mrs. Gallahar, employed at Texas University, spent her vacation and several weekends there with Mr. Gallahar who will continue studies at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopt and Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopt attended the Hopf reunion at the Hermann Sons hall in Fredericksburg Sunday.
Miss Olivia Hopf and her friend were with Olivia's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf last week. Miss Bess England of Austin spent a day with Olivia and her grandparents. Mrs Gene Harper and a daughter visited Ingram with Mrs. Edward Jess Walker. Mr and Mrs Water recently moved to Diam and Edward works for the telephone Co.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Kineese and sons moved to Ingram to make a home. Mr and Mrs Forest Green and children visited her mother Mrs Ida Nieese on Saturday.
The Harper Band Booster Club hosts a benefit barbecue supper at Community Park on Saturday September 15 with a post supper dance at Kleins Hall Spring Creek. Proceeds aid the band boosters. supper tickets 75 cents and dance admission 30 cents plus tax.
The article notes World Wide Communion Sunday on October 7 with emphasis on global fellowship and renewal of church attendance. It highlights service roles, Holy Communion preparation, and the Fellowship of Suffering and Service within the Methodist Church, including agencies aiding overseas relief and refugee resettlement. It closes with a local social mention of Rev and Mrs. Rose hosting guests.
Three centers will host a mass polio immunization drive Sunday September 16 using Sabin oral vaccine. In Fredericksburg Junior High Gym hours 12 10 to 6 p m, Stonewall Stiewall School Gym 12 to 2 p m, Harper School Cafetorium 12 to 2 p m. Vaccination free with voluntary contributions to cover costs.
The Christening at The Methodist Church in Austi Vedus featured Rev. Constance Bo Wold presiding. Godfather Dr Lopo Taylor of Kerrville and other relatives attended, with performative roles by Mars G. Wo Duderstadt and family members from Kerrville, London, and Houston area communities.
Olivia Anne Fritz and Clayton O. Klein wed September 8 at St Anthony Catholic Church Harper in a high mass ceremony. Rev A A Gitler officiated with Frederikscwig Marychorale and Mary Ann Klein at the organ. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Fritz of Harper, wore a gown with lace and pearls. attendants included Judy Kammilah Austin and Joyce Fritz Harper. The couple will reside at Baleton Springs Trader Park Austin after a short wedding trip. Out‑of‑town guests came from San Antonio Austin Fredericksburg Comfort and Johnson City.
The rehearsal supper for the FriaNlens wedding pact was held Friday evening September 7 at Sunny Std Tavern.
Visiting Muir and Mrs W W Dittmar and others stayed with Cher mother Mrs Lola Knees Sunday afternoon. Nearby relatives from Fredericksours Allede Lometa San Antonio Kerrville and Kerrvitte joined for a medical check up in Belton Township.
The readable bits reference Péter Labordiaires and a division linked to Chas Phizer & Co in a location resembling Chias Phaser, Phot Radi Bost Bagravesy. Names and terms appear scattered across a damaged early page with no clear event.
Local contractor ad promises new spring upkeep and guaranteed repair work. Orders placed through Harper Locker at Maytwild’s address, Koersie, for all types of written services.
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